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Ministry of Finance
New Benami Transactions Informants Reward Scheme, 2018 launched by the Income Tax Department
To get people’s participation in the Income Tax Department’s efforts to unearth black money and to reduce tax evasion
It was found in many cases that black money was invested in properties in the names of others, even though benefits were enjoyed by the investor concealing his beneficial ownership in his tax returns. The Government had earlier amended Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988, by Benami Transactions  Amendment Act, 2016 to make the law stronger. With the objective of obtaining people’s participation in the Income Tax Department’s efforts to unearth black money and to reduce tax evasion, a new reward scheme titled “Benami Transactions Informants Reward Scheme, 2018”, has been issued by the Income Tax Department. This reward scheme is aimed at encouraging people to give information about benami transactions and properties as well as income earned on such properties by such hidden investors and beneficial owners.
Under the Benami Transactions Informants Reward Scheme, 2018, a person can get reward up to Rs. One crore for giving specific information in prescribed manner to the Joint or Additional Commissioners of Benami Prohibition Units  in Investigation Directorates of Income Tax Department about benami transactions and properties as well as proceeds from such properties which are actionable under Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988, as amended by Benami Transactions  Amendment Act, 2016.
Foreigners will also be eligible for such reward. Identity of the persons giving information will not be disclosed and strict confidentiality shall be maintained.
Details of the reward scheme are available in the Benami Transactions Informants Reward Scheme, 2018, copy of which is available in Income Tax offices and on the official website of Income Tax Department www.incometaxindia.gov.in .
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Ministry of Textiles
Textile sector exports increase by 41% in April- December 2021 as compared to last year
Growth signals an economic rebound
Textile sector has continuously maintained trade surplus with exports manifold higher than imports. In FY 2020-21 there was a deceleration in textile exports due to pandemic disrupting the supply chain and demand.
However, signs of recovery are visible in 2021-22. During April-December, 2021 the total Textiles & Apparel including Handicrafts exports was US$ 29.8 billion as compared to US$ 21.2 billion for the same period last year. This implies robust growth of approximately 41% over last year. Growth signals an economic rebound.
Even compared to pre-pandemic year i.e. 2019-20 export for textile sector  increased by 14.6% from April- December 2021 as compared to April-December 2019. Textiles exhibited an increase in export of 31%, Cotton Yarn/ Fabrics/ Made-ups, Handloom products etc. exhibited an increase of 43% and Jute products exhibited an increase of 33% from April- December 2021 as compared to April-December, 2019.
Government has set the target of $44 billion for Textiles & Apparel including Handicrafts and approximately 68% of annual target has already been achieved. The last quarter of FY always has higher activity than the earlier quarters. Hence industry is hopeful that targets will be duly met.
President's Secretariat
President of India Presents Gallantry Awards for the year 2021
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Decorations for the year 2021 at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning .
This was the first set of awards for the year 2021, the second set of awards will be presented this evening at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-II.
Click here to see list of Awardees.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to lightning in parts of West Bengal Approve Ex-gratia for the victims
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to lightning in parts of West Bengal.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "My thoughts are with all those who lost their near and dear ones due to lightning in parts of West Bengal. May the injured recover at the earliest."
The Prime Minister also approved an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from the PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives and Rs. 50,000 for the injured.
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Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Nitin Gadkari Releases Nabard Publication on Water Productivity Mapping of Major Indian Crops
Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Shipping, Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari released a book ‘Water productivity mapping of major Indian crops’ published by NABARD in a function at New Delhi today.
Addressing the gathering Shri Gadkari said that there is no scarcity of water in the country but we have to improve upon the planning and management of water resources. Our Ministry and Government is thinking about innovative ways for better management of water resources. Proposal for three projects at Tuticorin, Paradip and Kandla are under consideration where sea water can be desalinised and used for irrigation and other works.
He further said that we are in a process to encourage pipelines in place of long canals. Piped and drip irrigation will definitely conserve water. We are committed for the vision of ‘Har Khet Ko Pani’ and ‘Per Drop More Drop’. He also stressed on the need of water testing like soil testing before cultivating any crop. This will improve crop yield and avoid wastage of water also.
Secretary Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri U.P. Singh emphasized on the need of short term measures also for water conservation. He said that perforated Borings should be used for quick recharge and storage for underground water.
The book ‘Water productivity mapping of major Indian crops’ is based on study of 10 important crops by a team under the leadership of leading agricultural economist Dr. Ashok Gulati. The ten important crops include rice, wheat, maize, pulses, oilseeds, sugarcane, cotton and potato etc. The book suggests to realign cropping pattern keeping in view water scarcity of irrigation, ration irrigation supplies in canal irrigation system, improve micro-irrigation and invest in water harvesting and artificial recharge and encourage participatory irrigation management through water user association and farmer’s producer organisation. Secretary Ministry of Agriculture Shri S.K. Pattanayak and NABARD Chairman Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala also spoke on the occasion.
President's Secretariat
President of India witnesses Ceremonial change-over of the Army Guard Battalion
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, witnessed the Ceremonial change-over of the Army Guard Battalion stationed at Rashtrapati Bhavan today  wherein the 5th Battalion of the 1st Gorkha Rifles, on completion of its three and half years tenure as Ceremonial Army Guard Battalion, handed over the charge to the 6th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment.
Different Infantry units of the Army function as the Ceremonial Army Guard in Rashtrapati Bhavan by rotation. The Army Guard Battalion performs ceremonial duties at various important events such as Guard of Honours to the dignitaries, Republic Day Parade, Independence Day Parade, Beating the Retreat Ceremony apart from performing ceremonial guard duties at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The Commanding Officers of the 5th Battalion of the 1st Gorkha Rifles and the 6th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment will call on the President later in the day. The President will also interact with the outgoing Battalion, the 5th Battalion of the 1st Gorkha Rifles.
Click here to see PDF on Profile of Army Guard
Prime Minister's Office
PM approves ex-gratia for victims of Gwalior road accident
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the unfortunate accident in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
He has also approved Rs. 50,000 for those seriously injured.
Prime Minister's Office
PM urges people to take part in quiz based on 26th June 2022 'Mann Ki Baat' on NaMo App
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has urged people to take part in quiz based on 26th June 2022 'Mann Ki Baat' on NaMo App. Shri Modi also said this month's 'Mann Ki Baat' covered diverse topics ranging from India’s strides in space, collective efforts towards ‘waste to wealth’, accomplishments of our athletes and more.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"During this month’s #MannKiBaat, we covered diverse topics ranging from India’s strides in space, collective efforts towards ‘waste to wealth’, accomplishments of our athletes and more. The NaMo App has a Quiz based on the episode. Do take part in it."
Department of Atomic Energy
DAE plans to rope in private agencies for Nuclear Medicine: Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr.Jitendra Singh said that Department of Atomic Energy , plans of sharing one of its facilities partially with private agencies for the weekly production of “Column Chromatography Generator Production”. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today, he said, the Technology for the Production of important radiopharmaceuticals, like 18F-FDB for various cancer imaging and 18F-NaF for bone cancer imaging is available through Technology Transfer.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said, as a part of AtmaNirbhar Bharat the following initiatives have been taken by DAE:
- The 30 MeV Medical Cyclotron at Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre , Kolkata is operational and carrying out regular commercial production and delivery of radiopharmaceuticals like, FDG  and Sodium Fluoride  by BRIT. The production of Gallium-68 , Gallium-67 , Thallium-201  based radiopharmaceuticals have also been done at Medical Cyclotron Facility of VECC, Kolkata. The 67Ga and 201Tl based radiopharmaceuticals, were hitherto imported.
- BRIT has taken up two projects viz. Advanced Facility for Radio Pharmaceuticals Production  and Fission Moly Project  for production of medical isotopes in large scale. Under AFRP project, BRIT is augmenting I-131 capsule production and I-131 MIBG production for diagnostic & therapeutic application for cancer treatment. In addition, the project is also contributing for GMP compliance of various facilities. FMP project has the capacity to produce 300 Ci/week  HSA Mo99  as API  for the large-scale production of Mo99-Tc99m Column chromatography Generator. Presently HSA Mo99 is an import dependent API.
The Minister informed that the efforts made by the Government to make India self-reliant are as under:
A research reactor dedicated to medical isotope production is envisaged to be executed under Public Private Partnership. In this partnership, Government through the Department of Atomic Energy, plans to extend support to the investors for processing and production of radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals both for diagnosis and therapy of cancer as well as functional evaluation of organs.
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Submission Deadline for the ‘My Life, My Yoga’ Video Blogging Contest extended till 21st June, 2020
The last date for submission of the entries for the video blogging contest ‘My Life, My Yoga’ recently announced by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been extended till 21st June, 2020. This global contest on digital platform is jointly organized by the Ministry of AYUSH and the Indian Council of Cultural Relations  on the occasion of 6th International Day of Yoga.
Earlier, the last date for submission of the entries for the contest was slated to be 15th June 2020. There had been demand from India and abroad for the extension of this date so that the yoga fraternity get more time to prepare the videos. The Ministry and the ICCR have therefore decided to extend the submission deadline to coincide with the IDY which is the 21st of June.
The Prime Minister in his Mann Ki Baat address to the nation on 31st May had called upon one and all to participate in the ‘My Life, My Yoga’ video blogging contest. The contest focuses on the transformative impact of Yoga on the lives of the individuals and came up as one of the activities related to the observation of the 6th IDY.
To enter into the contest, the participants are required to upload a 3 minutes duration video of 3 Yogic practices , including a short video message on how the Yogic practices have influenced their lives. The video may be uploaded on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or the MyGov platform with the contest hashtag #MyLifeMyYogaINDIA and appropriate category hashtag. Detailed guidelines for participation can be found on the Yoga Portal of the Ministry of AYUSH.
The contest will run in two legs. The 1stleg consisting of a country-wise video blogging contests, wherein the winners will be picked up at the country level. This will be followed by the global prize winners who will be selected from the winners from different countries. The contest is an attempt to explore the transformative impact of Yoga on individuals, which will be touched upon by each contestant in the video that he or she submits.
The entries can be submitted by the participants under 3 categories covering the youth , the adults  and the Yoga professionals, separately for the males and females. For the Indian contestants, prizes worth INR. 1 lakh, 50K and 25K for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd rank within each of the categories have been announced within the first leg. At the global level, US$2500, US$1500, US$1,000 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ranking have been announced.
The Ministry of AYUSH invites all to make use of the extended time and submit the videos without further delay.
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers Lal Bahadur Shastri on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his Jayanti.
"Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji was humble and firm.
He epitomised simplicity and lived for the welfare of our nation.
We remember him on his Jayanti with a deep sense of gratitude for everything he has done for India", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
PRODUCTION LINKED INCENTIVE SCHEMES
Ministry of Heavy Industries  is implementing 2  Production Linked Incentive  schemes, viz.  PLI Scheme for Automobile & Auto Components  and  PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell  .
In PLI Auto, there is no plan to reopen the application window. As regards PLI ACC, a total 50 GWh ACC manufacturing was allocated to 4  successful bidders in March 2022 through RFP/ bidding process. Subsequently, one of the awardee bidders was disqualified for violation of the terms & conditions of the RFP/ bid document and 20 GWh ACC capacity became spare.
Subsequently, Empowered Group of Secretaries  has recommended to re-allocate the 20 GWh ACC capacity through fresh bidding.
MHI has published a SoP for the PLI Auto scheme, to process the claims for incentives under the scheme. The SoP has been prepared by a Committee, having the representation of all 4  automobile testing agencies, after detailed stakeholders’ consultations with all concerned including the implementing/ beneficiary companies under the scheme.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Cabinet approves Delhi Metro's Phase -4 project
17 Underground and 29 elevated Stations along 61.679 km the 3 corridors
15 stations between Aerocity to Tughlakabad
25 stations between R K Ashram to Janakpuri West
6 stationsbetween Maujpur and Mukundpur
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approvedDelhi Metro's Phase -4 projectcomprising of 3 - priority corridors. The total length of these 3 corridors is 61.679 km. Out of the total 61.679 km, 22.359 km will be built underground and 39.320 km will be constructed as elevated section. These corridors will consist of 46 stations, of which 17 stations will be underground and the rest 29 stations will be constructed as elevated sections.
The total completion cost of three metro corridors will be Rs.24,948.65 crore. The project will be implemented by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. , the existing 50:50 Special Purpose Vehicle  of the Government of India and Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi .
Connectivity Highlights:
1. Aerocity to Tughlakabad - 15 Stations 
2. R. K Ashram to JanakpuriWest - 25 Stations
3. Maujpur - Mukundpur - 6 Stations
The 3 corridors consist of both underground  and elevated  sections.
Impact:
These corridors of phase - 4 project will expand the coverage of Metro network thereby connecting more areas of the national capital. On completion of these corridors, the Metro commuters will have more interchange stations which will connect the new corridors with the existing lines of Delhi Metro. The improved connectivity will offer commuters more options of travel by optimization of routes. The addition of 61.679 km network through these 3 new corridors will also reduce congestion on the roads and will thus help in reducing pollution caused by motor vehicles. The Tughlakabad - Aerocity corridor will further improve connectivity to the Airport. The total network length of the Delhi Metro will cross the 400 kilometre mark after the completion of these corridors.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
187.95 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 15,636
Active cases stand at 0.04%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%
1,970 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,25,23,311
2,483 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
83.54 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,49,197 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
President's Secretariat
CHANGE OF GUARD CEREMONY NOT TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 5 AND AUGUST 12
The Change of Guard Ceremony will not take place on August 5 and August 12, 2023 due to rehearsals of Independence Day Ceremony.
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-CMERI signs agreement with M/s. Tequity Ventures, Mumbai to implement technology for commercialization of CNC micro machines.
Kolkata, December 04, 2019.
CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute signed an agreement with M/s. Tequity Ventures, Mumbai to implement technology for commercialization of Computer Numerical Control  micro machines here in Kolkata today. Speaking to media persons, Professor, Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-CMERI informed that these machines, equipped with new technology, are cost effective compared to imported ones. Professor Hirani added that they have applications in surgical tools as well which provide extent help to industries and jewelry industries where very small parts, features and patterns are being fabricated. These machines are very useful for MSMEs as they are cost effective and user friendly. Automation of these small scale industries by these indigenous machines will enhance quality of life and income of families by creating job opportunities for them. They are also capable of inculcating skill among students and industry personnel under Skill India initiative, he mentioned.
Professor Hirani also briefed about the new technology on water purification, designed and developed by CSIR-CMERI. He said that CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur has developed the new affordable and high flow rate community level iron removal technology to purify water for drinking as well as cooking and cleaning. This technology has filtering capacity of 15000 to 17000 liter water per day with three stage purification technology with flow rate of 3000 liter water per hour, Professor Hirani added.
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Ministry of Law and Justice
Shri Jasmeet Singh and Shri Amit Bansal appointed as Judges of Delhi High Court
The President of India, in exercise of the power conferred by clause  of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, appointed Shri Jasmeet Singh and Shri Amit Bansal as the Judges of the Delhi High Court from the date they assume charge. A notificationin this regard was issued today by Department of Justice.
Shri Jasmeet Singh, B.Com , LL.B, has 27 years of experience, practicing Delhi High Court and Subordinate Courts from 1992 onwards. He has been practising in Constitutional, Civil, Labour, Service, and Matrimonial covering all branches of Law. He has specialization in Service and Civil Law.
Shri Amit Bansal, B.Com. , LL.B, LL.M,has specialization in Education Laws, Arbitration Laws, Indirect Taxes Law, Service Law. He served as Senior Standing Counsel, Central Board of indirect Taxes and Customs, Standing Counsel and Legal Advisor, Central Board for Secondary Education  from 2004, National Testing Agency , Additional Standing Counsel, University of Delhi, in the Delhi High Court from 2008 and Additional Standing Counsel, NDMC from 1999-2005.
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Ministry of Finance
SPECIAL DRIVE TO CLEAR PENDENCY INTEGRATED GST REFUNDS FOR EXPORTERS
Kolkata: September 05, 2019
The Kolkata Customs Zone has initiated a Special Drive to clear pending Integrated GST  Refunds related to export. The exporters are being contacted through emails, letters and telephonically to rectify errors on account of mistake in EGM filling and Integration Errors vis-à-vis GST return. This follows the directions of the Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to clear all pending Integrated GST  Refund claims within 30 days to the exporters.
Kolkata Customs Zone has stated that the IGST Refund in few cases are pending due to certain errors committed by the exporters. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has considered the issue of these Data Integration errors by the exporters in their GST returns due to which they were not getting IGST Refund automatically. Accordingly, CBIC has extended the date of IGST Verification through Manual Mode  upto July 07, 2019. Besides this, the pendency of IGST Refund Claim due to mismatch between GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns is also being resolved for Shipping Bills upto March 31, 2019. The Kolkata Customs  has issued Public Notice 74/2019 dated August 08, 2019 in this regard.
There has been good response to the Special Drive and exporters are submitting documents pending for IGST refund applications. On September 03, 2019 the first day of the Special Drive, 68 cases of IGST Refund were resolved. An amount of Rs. 121.64 Cr. of IGST Refund was granted in the month of August, 2019 in Kolkata Customs Port.
The exporters are requested to contract the concerned Assistant/Deputy Commissioner in-charge of IGST Refund in the Custom House/ICD/LCSs for resolution of IGST refund related problems.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Conservation of Dolphin
As per studies conducted on river dolphin, population of Gangetic river dolphin in the mainstream Ganga are known to be stable, although there has been decline in tributaries. The important steps taken by the Government for conservation of Gangetic river dolphin include:
- Gangetic river dolphin is listed in the Schedule –I of the Wild Life  Act, 1972, according them highest degree of protection.
- Gangetic river dolphin has been designated as the National aquatic Animal of India.
- The Ministry has included Gangetic river dolphin as one of the 22 critically endangered species for providing financial assistance to States under the Centrally sponsored scheme ‘Development of Wildlife habitats’.
- Important habitats of Gangetic river dolphin along the Ganges river has been notified as Protected Areas, such as Vikramshila Dolphin Sanctuary, Bihar.
- A comprehensive action plan  has been developed to ensure well being of the river dolphin and aquatic habitats, the role of various stakeholders and line Ministries have been identified.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.